Cost of living comparison between Orenburg (Russia) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 38% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orenburg (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 395 ($12.74) | $14.93 | 15% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 100 ($3.22) | $7.22 | 55% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 90 ($2.90) | $5.04 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 20 ($0.64) | $2.84 | 77% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $3.29 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.22 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6.99 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 68 ($2.18) | $3.74 | 42% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 65 ($2.10) | $4.32 | 52% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 38 ($1.23) | $2.50 | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $17.46 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 54 ($1.73) | $2.39 | 28% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 17.50 ($0.56) | $2.75 | 80% |
| Housing | 71% | ||
| Housing in Orenburg (Russia) is 71% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 24,000 ($774) | $3,440 | 78% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,000 ($129) | $138 | 7% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 350 ($11.29) | $46 | 75% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 22,000 ($709) | $720 | 1% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $118 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9.90 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - |
| Clothes | 76% | ||
| Clothes in Orenburg (Russia) is 76% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 5,400 ($174) | $49 | 253% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,000 ($64) | $42 | 54% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | $82 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 5,000 ($161) | $108 | 50% |
| Transportation | 5% | ||
| Transportation in Orenburg (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 620,000 ($19,992) | $21,012 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 28 ($0.89) | $1.06 | 16% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | $104 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $15.95 | - |
| Personal Care | 12% | ||
| Personal Care in Orenburg (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | $8.83 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 90 ($2.90) | $7.70 | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.19 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.24 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.04 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 90 ($2.90) | $3.63 | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 500 ($16.12) | $26 | 37% |
| Entertainment | 29% | ||
| Entertainment in Orenburg (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 800 ($26) | $49 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 500 ($16.12) | $26 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $292 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 3,000 ($97) | $114 | 15% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 150 ($4.84) | $13.21 | 63% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.40 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 80 ($2.58) | $6.11 | 58% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | - | $144 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4 ($0.13) | $0.25 | 49% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,500 ($81) | $104 | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | $12.35 | - |
| TOTAL | 44% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2012.
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Cost of living in Orenburg (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$36,000
in New York City
you would need to make just about $19,984
(руб 619,749)
in Orenburg.